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22 Review Research and business Caffeine study 23 Review Research and business Caffeine study Faster, better sharper, stronger Caffeine combined with carbohydrate in a drink could be used to help athletes’ skill and performance better on the field, according to new research by Sheffield Hallam sport nutrition expert Mayur Ranchordas. Mayur, a senior lecturer and performance nutritionist at the University, carried out studies on footballers using caffeine and carbohydrates combined in a drink. Along with improvements in endurance caused by ingesting carbohydrate, the athletes’ skill level improved after taking caffeine and carbohydrate together. Mayur said: “There is already plenty of research that shows that caffeine and carbohydrate improve endurance, but this study shows that there is also a positive effect on skill and performance. “We carried out three different soccer-specific match simulations of 90 minutes each – two 45 minute sessions – that tested agility, dribbling, heading and kicking accuracy. The test was designed to mimic a football game where the participants had to carry out multiple repeated sprints, dribble the ball around cones and shoot accurately. “We found that the combination of carbohydrate and caffeine allowed players to sustain higher work intensity for the sprints, as well as improving shooting accuracy and dribbling during simulated soccer activity. “These findings suggest that, for athletes competing in team sports where endurance and skill are important factors, ingesting a carbohydrate and caffeine drink, as opposed to just a carbohydrate drink, may significantly enhance performance. Our findings suggest that soccer players should choose a carbohydrate caffeine drink over a carbohydrate drink to consume before kick off and at half-time.” Mayur presented his research at the International Sports Science & Sports Medicine Conference 2011. The research received international attention following Mayur’s work with Sheffield Hallam’s press office gaining significant media coverage in Australia, China and the US, as well as in the UK national media. “We found that the combination of carbohydrate and caffeine allowed players to sustain higher work intensity for the sprints” Mayur Ranchordas
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Faster, better<br />
sharper, stronger<br />
Caffeine combined with carbohydrate in a drink could<br />
be used to help athletes’ skill and per<strong>for</strong>mance better<br />
on the field, according to new research by <strong>Sheffield</strong><br />
<strong>Hallam</strong> sport nutrition expert Mayur Ranchordas.<br />
Mayur, a senior lecturer and<br />
per<strong>for</strong>mance nutritionist at<br />
the <strong>University</strong>, carried out<br />
studies on footballers using caffeine<br />
and carbohydrates combined in a<br />
drink. Along with improvements<br />
in endurance caused by ingesting<br />
carbohydrate, the athletes’ skill level<br />
improved after taking caffeine and<br />
carbohydrate together.<br />
Mayur said: “There is already<br />
plenty of research that shows that<br />
caffeine and carbohydrate improve<br />
endurance, but this study shows that<br />
there is also a positive effect on skill<br />
and per<strong>for</strong>mance.<br />
“We carried out three different<br />
soccer-specific match simulations<br />
of 90 minutes each – two 45 minute<br />
sessions – that tested agility,<br />
dribbling, heading and kicking<br />
accuracy.<br />
The test was <strong>design</strong>ed to mimic a<br />
football game where the participants<br />
had to carry out multiple repeated<br />
sprints, dribble the ball around cones<br />
and shoot accurately.<br />
“We found that the combination of<br />
carbohydrate and caffeine allowed<br />
players to sustain higher work<br />
intensity <strong>for</strong> the sprints, as well as<br />
improving shooting accuracy and<br />
dribbling during simulated soccer<br />
activity.<br />
“These findings suggest that, <strong>for</strong><br />
athletes competing in team sports<br />
where endurance and skill are<br />
important factors, ingesting a<br />
carbohydrate and caffeine drink,<br />
as opposed to just a carbohydrate<br />
drink, may significantly enhance<br />
per<strong>for</strong>mance. Our findings suggest<br />
that soccer players should choose<br />
a carbohydrate caffeine drink over<br />
a carbohydrate drink to consume<br />
be<strong>for</strong>e kick off and at half-time.”<br />
Mayur presented his research at<br />
the International Sports Science &<br />
Sports Medicine Conference 2011.<br />
The research received international<br />
attention following Mayur’s work<br />
with <strong>Sheffield</strong> <strong>Hallam</strong>’s press office<br />
gaining significant media coverage in<br />
Australia, China and the US, as well<br />
as in the UK national media.<br />
“We found that the<br />
combination of<br />
carbohydrate and<br />
caffeine allowed<br />
players to sustain<br />
higher work<br />
intensity <strong>for</strong><br />
the sprints”<br />
Mayur Ranchordas
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